By Shadrach Okon
Akwa Ibom State Goverment through the Ministry of Health in the State has revealed the measures taken to tackle the recent cholera outbreak in the State.
The State Government in a press release made available to newsmen yesterday had acknowledged the out break of cholera in Emeroke community of Eastern Obolo LGA with unconfirmed fatalities linked to the disease.
“The attention of the Ministry of Health has been drawn what appears to be a few cases of a disease with symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting in Emeroke community of Eastern Obolo LGA early this morning.
The information provided also suggested a few fatalities in the community, that though not yet verified, may be linked to the disease.” Part of the release read.
The press statement signed by Dr Patrick Essiet, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health stated that a disease surveillance team led by the State Epidemiologist, has been sent to the community to confirm and begin enlightenment campaigns on ways to mitigate the outbreak.
The State Government through the Ministry of Health advised members of the community and the environs to observe basic hygiene with proper hand washing especially after defecation, boilimg of drinking water before consumption while all persons with symptoms of diarrhoea or vomiting should seek immediate treatment at the nearest health facility.
The Ministry of Health assured members of the public that the State Government is working on a long-term solution to the disease while the Ministry is currently mobilising supplies to the community as an immediate and short-term measure.
